AudioLink/XCarLink USB MP3 player freaks the TPMS out
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AudioLink/XCarLink USB MP3 player freaks the TPMS out
After installing the AudioLink/XCarLink USB MP3 player, my TPMS begins to flash after 15 mins I drive the car.
At first I was not sure about the problem... my tire pressures are all good, then I though maybe it is just the weather (it is getting cold now), but then the TPMS just keep flashing everytime I drove for 15 mins or more. I took it the dealer and the dealer checked all sensor, cleared the code, and then finally concluded that the MP3 player maybe transmitting certain RF signal that freaks the MP3 player out. I am kind of convinced since it seems that things are all fine when I am not using the player or when I am using SD (instead of USB drive) with the MP3 player.
Did a quick search and found some similar complains. Guess it is NOT an isolated case, and the MP3 player is indeed driving the TPMS mad...lol. Wondering if there is any shield I can get to shield the RF signal from MP3 player to mess up with TPMS....
At first I was not sure about the problem... my tire pressures are all good, then I though maybe it is just the weather (it is getting cold now), but then the TPMS just keep flashing everytime I drove for 15 mins or more. I took it the dealer and the dealer checked all sensor, cleared the code, and then finally concluded that the MP3 player maybe transmitting certain RF signal that freaks the MP3 player out. I am kind of convinced since it seems that things are all fine when I am not using the player or when I am using SD (instead of USB drive) with the MP3 player.
Did a quick search and found some similar complains. Guess it is NOT an isolated case, and the MP3 player is indeed driving the TPMS mad...lol. Wondering if there is any shield I can get to shield the RF signal from MP3 player to mess up with TPMS....
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i know nothing of the product, and it may well have some interference issues
but it makes zero sense that USB use would have issues, and that SD card would not... most all SD readers present themselves as generic USB mass storage interface... which means it would look/behave/act exactly like a USB flash drive. In fact the only way they are different is in shape, and the method of communication between the SD card and its reader(but remember most all readers then behave/look/act like USB mass storage...)
but it makes zero sense that USB use would have issues, and that SD card would not... most all SD readers present themselves as generic USB mass storage interface... which means it would look/behave/act exactly like a USB flash drive. In fact the only way they are different is in shape, and the method of communication between the SD card and its reader(but remember most all readers then behave/look/act like USB mass storage...)
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i know nothing of the product, and it may well have some interference issues
but it makes zero sense that USB use would have issues, and that SD card would not... most all SD readers present themselves as generic USB mass storage interface... which means it would look/behave/act exactly like a USB flash drive. In fact the only way they are different is in shape, and the method of communication between the SD card and its reader(but remember most all readers then behave/look/act like USB mass storage...)
but it makes zero sense that USB use would have issues, and that SD card would not... most all SD readers present themselves as generic USB mass storage interface... which means it would look/behave/act exactly like a USB flash drive. In fact the only way they are different is in shape, and the method of communication between the SD card and its reader(but remember most all readers then behave/look/act like USB mass storage...)
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update... i tried using foil... yes veery ghetto but what ever works right?! ive had it in for the past couple days and no flashing TPMS....*knock on wood*
as of right now its just wrapped around the xcarlink but in the near future i may make a small foil lined box to clean up the look a bit.
as of right now its just wrapped around the xcarlink but in the near future i may make a small foil lined box to clean up the look a bit.
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update... i tried using foil... yes veery ghetto but what ever works right?! ive had it in for the past couple days and no flashing TPMS....*knock on wood*
as of right now its just wrapped around the xcarlink but in the near future i may make a small foil lined box to clean up the look a bit.
as of right now its just wrapped around the xcarlink but in the near future i may make a small foil lined box to clean up the look a bit.
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Guy, anyone know if the same problem exists with XCarLink ipod integration kit or is it just with the USB/SD card kit? I was thinking of buying one, so your input will be greatly appreciated.
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